The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 36.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Helen McCarney (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Astley Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChapel Break Infant School
Primary · Very close
Costessey Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Costessey Junior School
Primary · 724m away
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 995m away
Costessey High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Ormiston Victory Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Future Education
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's VA Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's VA Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's VA Junior School?
St Michael's VA Junior School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's VA Junior School take?
St Michael's VA Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's VA Junior School?
St Michael's VA Junior School is in Norwich, NR5 9LA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's VA Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's VA Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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